Viral Videos Resurface of Rep. Katie Porter's Heated Exchanges
A 2021 video has surfaced of Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) shouting at a staffer, sparking a fresh round of criticism. The clip, published by Politico, shows Porter in a heated exchange during a video shoot. Meanwhile, a 2019 hearing involving Porter and former CFPB director Kathy Kraninger has resurfaced, drawing renewed attention to their contentious exchange.
In the 2019 hearing, Porter pressed Kraninger to calculate the annual percentage rate (APR) of a hypothetical $200 payday loan with a $20 interest charge and a $20 origination fee. Kraninger replied that the hearing was 'a policy conversation' and 'not a math exercise', but Porter cut her off before she could elaborate.
A 2021 paper by CEI's Matthew Adams and another author cited this exchange, arguing that using APR to regulate payday loans can limit or cut off access to credit for lower-income borrowers. The paper noted the difficulty in giving a clear answer due to the inappropriate use of APR for short-term loans.
The videos may now lead to criticism of Porter's judgment and temperament. In the 2021 video, Porter is heard shouting, 'Get out of my f[-]in' shot!' at a staffer. This is not the first time Porter has been seen in a heated exchange; she was previously seen threatening to walk out of an interview with a California CBS News reporter.
The resurfaced videos have reignited debate about Porter's approach in political discussions and her conduct in public forums. While the videos may spark criticism, they also serve as a reminder of the passionate and sometimes heated nature of political discourse. As the videos continue to circulate, Porter and her team may face questions about her conduct and the potential impact on her political career.
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